Looking to level-up your rest days? This article includes my top picks for both winter and summer rest day outfits, plus bonus recommendations to get the most from your rest days.
Author Archives: Riley Pearce
How to Make Exercise a Habit
Let’s face it – we all know that regular exercise is good for us. Despite this being widely accepted and understood, many of us are still not exercising on a regular basis. Coming from someone who has spent their life staying active through sports and training in the gym, even I have gone through periodsContinue reading “How to Make Exercise a Habit”
These Are the Best Running and Lifting Shorts for Women
When summer arrives in Canada, it’s time to enjoy the outdoors in the perfect workout shorts. GymShark’s seamless options offer the ideal fit, comfort, and great value. Alo Yoga’s quality and trendy skorts are a stylish choice, while Halara’s versatile designs and reasonable prices make them a great addition to your summer wardrobe.
My 5 Favourite Exercises for Defined Glutes (no glute bridges or Bulgarian split squats required!)
This article contains affiliate links. The author shares their journey of building strong glutes. They emphasize the importance of glute strength for women and provide 5 favorite exercises: kickstand deadlifts, banded side steps, cable pull-throughs, straight-leg kickbacks, and step tap-ups. Each exercise is described in detail for effective glute development and overall strength.
Best New Sports Bras for Women: Amazon, Halara, and GymShark
When choosing a sports bra for summer, it’s important to find one that offers support, comfort, and style. Amazon and GymShark offer a variety of options, from high impact to breathable materials, catering to different preferences. Halara also provides low to medium support options with stylish designs for various activities.
Why Do We Have Fat?
*Notice: This article briefly discusses eating disorders and sexual assault. If you find this content triggering, please consult your loved ones or resources available to you. Sending you love.Affiliate Disclosure: Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you click through the links and make a purchase, I may earn aContinue reading “Why Do We Have Fat?”
Best Summer 2024 Workout Gear for Women
Summer is finally here in the northern hemisphere and that means hot-girl-walks are back and we need to update our workout wardrobe ladies! Cute shorts, tennis skorts, and colourful tops are back in! Here’s my list of the best summer 2024 workout gear for women. Affiliate Disclosure: Please note that this article contains affiliate links. ThisContinue reading “Best Summer 2024 Workout Gear for Women”
Choosing the Right Rep Range for Your Fitness Goals
When choosing a workout rep range, consider your fitness goals. 1-6 reps build strength and power, requiring intense effort. 7-12 reps focus on muscle growth and toning. 13+ reps are for endurance, useful for repetitive tasks. Understanding these ranges helps tailor workouts for desired results, optimizing fitness progress and performance.
Why is Rest Important in Your Workout Program?
Studying fitness and health emphasized the crucial role of rest in training programs. Different goals require different rest periods to allow muscle recovery and achieve optimal results, enhancing performance and strength.
This Fake Brie Larson Workout Program Almost Had Me Fooled
After seeing Brie Larson at the SAG-AFTRA awards earlier this year where she was looking in tip-top shape in a beautiful pink gown, I felt re-inspired to try a structured program at the gym. For months I had just been going in following my old routine very loosely (squat, bench, back, deadlift), but I knewContinue reading “This Fake Brie Larson Workout Program Almost Had Me Fooled”